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BJ02 JYC

2002 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 JYC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,963 miles

Slight blow back box joint

Slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,039 miles

Exhaust system corrorored

Slight deterioration drivers wiper blade

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,509 miles

Exhaust system corroroed

Pass 7 May 2015 36,590 miles

Handbrake travel long

Fail 7 May 2015 36,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,068 miles

Exhaust system corroroed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 32,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2012 32,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 30,098 miles

handbrake lever high

Pass 24 May 2010 27,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 21,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,135 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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BJ02 JYC is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ02 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ02 JYC registered?

BJ02 JYC is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 JYC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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